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archcraft-os/archcraft

// Source : ISO observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/archcraft-os/archcraft · homepage · Shell · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

75/100

  • Activity 95
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 2244
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 32
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

3402 stars · 110 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, featuring preconfigured lightweight window managers and themes. This repository contains the source for building its ISO images.

Use cases

  • download a lightweight arch-based linux distro
  • get a preconfigured window manager desktop out of the box
  • revive an old low-memory pc with a minimal linux os
  • build a custom arch linux iso with window managers
  • try a riced linux desktop without manual configuration

When to choose

  • you want Arch Linux with a beautiful, ready-to-use window manager setup and no manual ricing
  • you need a minimal distro that runs smoothly on limited RAM (under 800 MB)
  • you want easy AUR access with preconfigured lightweight applications

When to avoid

  • you need a full-featured desktop environment like GNOME or KDE out of the box
  • you prefer a beginner-friendly distro with a graphical installer and hand-holding support
  • you want a distro with long-term support and delayed package updates

Facets

application · maturity active

developer-tools configuration-management operating-systems self-hosted arch-linux linux-distribution window-manager minimal-os iso ricing linux

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Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
archcraft-os/archcraftmain75

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